# Max Ingrand artist context and auction value notes

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Profile generated: 2026-04-30T02:11:12.091Z
Quality: high confidence, strong sources

## Artist identity

- Birth date: 1908-12-20
- Death date: 1969-08-25
- Nationality: French
- Movements: Mid-twentieth century French decorative arts
- Common media: Stained glass, Studio glass, Glass painting

## About Max Ingrand

Max Ingrand, born Maurice Max-Ingrand on December 20, 1908, was a French glass artist, decorator, and designer best known for his stained glass windows and studio glass work. Active throughout the mid-twentieth century, Ingrand established himself as a leading figure in French decorative glass, creating stained glass installations for both ecclesiastical and secular architectural commissions. His practice encompassed glass painting, decorative design, and the broader field of studio glass, contributing to the mid-century movement in French decorative arts. Ingrand's work is documented in major library authority files and cultural heritage databases across Europe and North America, reflecting his recognized standing in twentieth-century glass art. He died on August 25, 1969. Today, collectors and institutions encounter his work through surviving stained glass installations, decorative glass panels, lighting designs, and related glass objects.

## Common works and media

Common works by Max Ingrand encountered in auction and appraisal contexts include stained glass windows and panels for architectural settings, freestanding decorative glass panels, glass lighting fixtures such as table lamps and chandeliers, etched or engraved glass objects, and decorative glass vessels. His stained glass commissions range from large ecclesiastical windows to smaller secular decorative panels. Collectors may also find production glass designs, including lighting and mirror frames, that reflect his practice as a glass and interior designer.

## Market and appraisal context

Max Ingrand's auction market is deep and actively traded, with 1,661 total lots recorded and 1,068 priced results spanning from June 2008 to April 2026. The price distribution ranges from €4 to €128,500 with a median of approximately €5,180, indicating a healthy middle market with occasional high-value results for special-order or monumental pieces. Liquidity remains strong: 162 lots appeared in the most recent 12-month period (down modestly from 199 the prior year). The market is concentrated among European decorative-arts houses — Piasa, Artcurial, Tajan, and Aguttes handle the highest volume — but Ingrand also appears regularly at major international houses including Christie's, Bonhams, and Phillips, which signals broad collector and institutional recognition. The dominant categories are Fontana Arte lighting (ceiling lamps, table lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces), mirrors, and glass vessels. Signed or model-numbered Fontana Arte lighting — especially special-order or large-scale commissions — commands the strongest prices, with a lit mirror (Model 1657) realizing €37,000 at Piasa in January 2025 and a ceiling lamp (Model 1462A) reaching $17,000 at Wright in October 2025. Standard production lighting and small decorative objects typically trade in the €300–€5,000 range.

## Auction-house-backed market evidence

Max Ingrand's auction market is deep and actively traded, with 1,661 total lots recorded and 1,068 priced results spanning from June 2008 to April 2026. The price distribution ranges from €4 to €128,500 with a median of approximately €5,180, indicating a healthy middle market with occasional high-value results for special-order or monumental pieces. Liquidity remains strong: 162 lots appeared in the most recent 12-month period (down modestly from 199 the prior year). The market is concentrated among European decorative-arts houses — Piasa, Artcurial, Tajan, and Aguttes handle the highest volume — but Ingrand also appears regularly at major international houses including Christie's, Bonhams, and Phillips, which signals broad collector and institutional recognition. The dominant categories are Fontana Arte lighting (ceiling lamps, table lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces), mirrors, and glass vessels. Signed or model-numbered Fontana Arte lighting — especially special-order or large-scale commissions — commands the strongest prices, with a lit mirror (Model 1657) realizing €37,000 at Piasa in January 2025 and a ceiling lamp (Model 1462A) reaching $17,000 at Wright in October 2025. Standard production lighting and small decorative objects typically trade in the €300–€5,000 range.

### Appraisal notes

Appraisily appraisals for Max Ingrand works draw on 1,661 indexed auction records to establish comparable-lot context. An appraiser would supplement these records with detailed photographs showing the piece from multiple angles, precise dimensions, identification of the model number (many Fontana Arte designs are catalogued by model), medium and materials (blown glass, frosted glass, chiseled glass, chromed metal, copper), the presence and form of any signature or maker's mark, condition of the glass (chips, cracks, repairs) and metal components (patina, corrosion, rewiring), provenance documentation linking the piece to a known commission or collection, and edition or production details. Because Ingrand's name appears frequently in association with Fontana Arte production, attribution confidence is a critical variable: works explicitly catalogued as "for Fontana Arte" with model numbers carry the strongest market, while attributed or style-of designations trade at significant discounts. Currency context matters — European results are predominantly in EUR while some US houses sell in USD — and appraisers should account for exchange-rate effects when blending comparables.

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### Collector notes

- The Ingrand market is liquid and accessible, with over 160 lots offered annually across a wide network of European and international auction houses. Collectors entering at the lower end can acquire production lighting or small decorative pieces for €300–€1,500, while premium Fontana Arte lighting with model numbers and strong provenance typically trades in the €5,000–€37,000 range. Piasa in Paris is the highest-volume house for Ingrand material and a good reference point for current pricing. Buyers should be aware that many lots are catalogued with attribution qualifiers ("attr.," "for Fontana Arte") and should request full condition reports. The modest year-over-year decline in lot volume (199 to 162) may reflect normal market fluctuation rather than softening demand, given the consistent presence at top-tier houses like Christie's, Bonhams, and Phillips.

### Market caveats

- Price data spans multiple currencies (primarily EUR and USD); cross-currency comparisons should account for exchange rates at time of sale.
- Some recent lots lack realized prices, indicating either unsold results or post-sale private negotiations that are not reflected in the record.
- Attribution ranges from firmly documented Fontana Arte production to attributed or style-of designations; the quality of attribution significantly affects value.
- Ingrand's association with Fontana Arte means some lots may be catalogued under both names, and the artist's market can be influenced by broader demand for mid-century Italian design.
- The highest recorded price (€128,500) likely represents an exceptional architectural or commissioned work and should not be used as a benchmark for typical decorative objects.
- Appraisily auction signals are derived from public auction feeds and may not capture every sale or private transaction.

### Market evidence sources

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## Appraisily data basis

Appraisily artist pages combine artist identity research from library authority files, museum records, and cultural heritage databases with auction records, auction-house context, sale dates, realized prices, and comparable lots when available. For Max Ingrand, identity data is sourced from VIAF, the Library of Congress, the RKD, and Wikidata. Market observations are general and do not reflect specific auction results until those records are incorporated.

## Sources

- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1912755
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Ingrand
- VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/45448095/
- Library of Congress: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2009077301
- RKD: https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/292782